Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych - 29 September 2016: „New-old” president in Gabon

Unsurprisingly current incumbent president Ali Bongo has won the latest presidential elections in Gabon. Official result has been found controversial and on the edge of law because of numerous claims or even accusations of corruption and fraud. In spite of many doubts and questions, Ali Bongo has been sworn in as Gabon's president. His second seven-year term has started few days after August 27 vote and was confirmed on Saturday (24 September) by the Constitutional Court.

Even before official announcement, forthcoming prolongation of Ali Bongo’s governance in Gambia inspired riots and risig tide of anger among citizens. First crisis emerged at the end of the August when we witnessed widespread protests and encounters between the demonstrators and the police. As a result, more than 1000 people were arrested that day. Opposition asserts that during riots at least 50 people were killed. As we can imagine, the government strongly contradicts those allegations.

Ali Bongo has already designated the new prime minister, Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet, who is responsible for forming an inclusive government. Bongo ensures that his second term will be devoted to building pillars for national dialogue.